Safety training
GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V5 02052025
The instructor shall:
Explain the necessity and relevance of this module
Explain that the pre-use inspection of rescue equipment may be omitted only if it is permitted by the manufacturer’s user manual, the manufacturer’s criteria, or the participant’s own organisations
Demonstrate a pre-use inspection of the rescue device driver covering the characteristics and principles of the following:
a.
marking and labels
b. equipment is within the period of formal inspections
c. the product operating temperature range, particularly relevant for the associated battery power source in low temperatures
d. checking integrity and the absence of damage, corrosion, saltwater / chemical / lubricant / dirt exposure or contamination
e. operation including taut (drill chuck) attachment to the rescue device
f. object attachment and tethering the driver and associated battery power source(s), if applicable
g. observe the manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Demonstrate the method of rigging and operating the power driven devices including:
a.
relevant technical specifications
b.
requirements
c.
applications
d.
limitations
e.
means of tethering preventing dropped objects
f. maximum raising distance possible for the specific complete power driven lowering/raising rescue system and associated battery power source (fully charged)
g. if the manufacturer’s user manual allow; the option of the rescuer applying fall protection by being attached to the rescue device (detached from the vertical fall arrest systems). With the aim of increased movability for the rescuer
Discuss with the participants elements to consider when determining the rescue strategy, ensuring a clear and preferred evacuation route for the injured person outside or inside the tower. Including:
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